From Alexander Hamilton to John Adlum, 8 July 1799
To John Adlum, 8 July 1799
N. York July 8th. 1799
Sir,
You will be pleased to inquire of un Capt. Shoemaker and Lieut. Boote whether they have any unexpended supply of money and cloathing for continuing the recruiting service; and report to me accordingly—
With great consideration &c
Major Adlum
(LS, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress; copy, in the handwriting of Ethan Brown, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).